In this powerful first installment of a two-part series, host Robert Holmes dives deep into a workplace issue that’s often invisible but highly impactful: trauma. Not just the big, obvious kind—but the subtle, long-lasting effects of unresolved emotional wounds that quietly show up in emails, meetings, and missed deadlines.

Robert unpacks how trauma affects performance, communication, and conflict on the job — from overreactions to feedback, to shutting down during meetings, to that mysterious coworker who always seems one spreadsheet away from a breakdown. With expert insights, relatable real-world scenarios, and (as always) a dash of humor, this episode peels back the layers of workplace behavior and asks us to consider: what if that “difficult” colleague isn’t difficult… but just deeply human?

If you’re a leader, manager, HR professional, or just a curious soul who’s ever wondered, “Why do people act like that at work?” — this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

• The science behind trauma’s hidden impact on job performance
• How unresolved stress shapes communication and conflict
• Why understanding trauma isn’t “therapy talk”—it’s leadership 101

🛠️ Stay tuned for Part 2, where we flip the script and focus on actionable solutions for trauma-informed leadership and policy.